Side note: Dr. Steve knows me so well. I mean, those sneaky hormones ARE the reason I’ve gained weight. Not, you know, lack of exercise and the sinfully delicious barbecue restaurant within walking distance of my house. That stuff is completely okay.

A time traveling alien (Time Lord) who travels through space and time in his space ship (TARDIS), bringing along companions for funsies. Doctor Who has been on for 50 years, with 11 different actors playing the Doctor.

Originating as a web series, each season is only about 45 minutes long. Birthed from the mind of Felicia Day, The Guild follows a group of people who play a World of Warcraft-esque game, and have never met (until the first season). Even if you’re not into intense online games, this show is worth it to watch Clara, because she says the most awesomely ridiculous things.

Originating in a book too nerdy for most people to get through, as it belongs in the fantasy section of your local library, HBO made it popular by adding boobs. It follows several people as they strive for ownership of the Seven Kingdoms, for whatever reason: revenge, thinking it’s their birth right, revenge, etc.

Speak Nerd: Joffrey is a dick, direwolf, George R. R. Martin, the last dragon, Dothraki, The Imp

A brainchild of Joss Whedon, Firefly lasted one season, and Serenity was the wrap up movie that came later. In a futuristic world where only Asian and Western American cultures survived, Firefly follows the crew of the Firefly as they smuggle and try to stay afloat and under the radar of the government (the Alliance)

Birthed during the writer’s strike, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog began as webisodes, and feature Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day, and the ever-amorous Neil Patrick Harris as characters in a world of superheroes and villains, all while singing. It’s great fun.

Speak Nerd: Bad Horse (the Thoroughbred of Sin), the Hammer is my penis, we do the weird stuff, Captain Hammer, Dr. Horrible, Bait and Switch

While getting gas at my local station this morning, I was unfortunate enough to have notice this message. Luckily, I was able to snap a photo before it went away. Evidence that I am not a snob, and grammar errors are awful in public places.